Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) stood yesterday with over 20 conservative Members of Congress and called for reforms to America’s immigration policies. The press conference, titled “Real Reform Now,” focused on ways to improve H.R. 4437, a bill approved Thursday by the House Judiciary Committee intended to strengthen border security and toughen enforcement of immigration laws.… Read more »

North Carolinians today are marking the 10th anniversary of our state’s concealed carry law, which allows permit holders to carry a concealed handgun. This landmark legislation shows our commitment to preserving our Constitutional freedoms and protecting law-abiding citizens. North Carolina’s concealed carry law is an enormous success because it empowers honest citizens and puts ruthless… Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) introduced today the Comprehensive Immigration Data and Technology Accountability Act of 2005. The legislation reforms the immigration process by creating a federal computerized database that more effectively and efficiently tracks immigrants applying for visas or U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) currently uses… Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced today that he secured $150,000 through the FY06 State-Science-Justice-Commerce Appropriations bill to fund training programs for the Hickory Police Department. “We are working to assure Hickory’s safety by providing our law enforcement officers with the best training and preparation possible,” said Congressman McHenry. “These funds will give… Read more »

Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) and Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) are pleased to announce that funding for a new fingerprint system for the crime lab at the Iredell County Sheriff’s (ISCO) office has cleared the final legislative hurdle. Foxx and McHenry were able to secure $150,000 for the project in the FY06 Science, Departments of State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Conference report that passed the House today. The legislation will now go to President Bush’s desk for final approval. Read more »

Reps. Charles H. Taylor (R-NC-11) and Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced today that they secured $250,000 through the FY06 State-Science-Justice-Commerce Appropriations bill to combat methamphetamine use and production in Rutherford County. Reps. Taylor and McHenry both represent Rutherford County in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) voted last night for the Private Property Rights Protection Act (H.R. 4128), legislation he co-sponsored that protects private property from abusive government seizure. Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States. Read more »

Earlier today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) voted for The Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (S. 397), legislation that will protect gun manufacturers and distributors from frivolous lawsuits filed when their products are used illegally. “The Second Amendment is the right that protects all of our other rights as Americans,” explained Congressman McHenry shortly after the bill passed. Read more »

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) has taken the latest step in his fight to stop the meth epidemic plaguing western North Carolina by co-sponsoring the Methamphetamine Epidemic Elimination Act of 2005 (HR 3889). Read more »